17 London parties and staff events , as businesses have realised that these social events deliver far better engagement , company loyalty and morale ROIs in a face-to-face environment .”
As one of the UK ’ s oldest restauranteurs and caterers , formed in 1847 , events are at the heart of Searcy ’ s , and this year , the company is delighted to be welcoming not one , but two new event and conference venues into the family .
The first of these openings is The View at the Royal College of Surgeons , London ’ s newest destination venue , set to open from July 2021 . Founded by the Royal Charter in 1800 , the RCS is the professional home of surgery in England and internationally , offering a friendly space for the College ’ s 30,000 members .
Appointed earlier this year , Searcy ’ s is overseeing all catering , events , and marketing operations . Open to the public for conferences , meetings and events , The View boasts spectacular sights of London , offering a large terrace for guests to enjoy in the summer evenings , as well as two purpose-built conference spaces with striking lighting and wooden panelling , equipped to meet any
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need with modern facilities .
Walter Hand , facilities manager at The Royal College of Surgeons of England comments : “ The College building has been transformed into a bright , sustainable and modern space which will suit many different needs . It is a fantastic space for events and gatherings , from small intimate weddings in the Lumley Library , which is steeped in history , to gatherings on the roof terrace during those summer evenings we all look forward to . We ’ re excited to be able to host face-to-face events soon , as well as offering hybrid events engaging a larger audience online .”
Searcy ’ s is also proud to launch the refurbished and extended Inner Temple , set to reopen following a two-year transformation from 4 October . Located in the heart of London ’ s legal district between the City and West End , Inner Temple is one of four Inns of Court , holding the exclusive right to call students to practise law at the Bar of England and Wales .
On the ambitious renovation ,
Greg Dorey CVO , sub-treasurer of The Inner Temple comments : “ We have invested in the refurbishment of a beautiful building aged 70 , but also in an education and training ( E & T ) facility fit for the 21st Century . When we are not using the facility for its prime purpose , it will be available for a wide range of events , and success will mean seamlessly transitioning between E & T and other events . Whatever post-Covid changes persist , we detect a huge desire to return to normality when it is safe to do so . People miss the interaction , the free flow of discussion and the warm and friendly hospitality that is the hallmark of our Inn .”
One of the few remaining Georgian style event halls in the City of London , with impressive heritage spaces , venue highlights include the Inner Temple Hall , the Parliament Chamber , an intimate space with a grand piano , wood-panelled walls and artwork , and the stunning Lecture Theatre , suitable to host conferences for up to 120 delegates . www . conference-news . co . uk